OpenAI AI smart speaker exposed: donut shape, expected to sell for US$300 to US$400 According to Bloomberg, the first AI hardware device being developed by OpenAI is expected to sell for between US$300 and US$400

OpenAI AI smart speaker exposed: donut shape, expected to sell for US$300 to US$400 According to Bloomberg, the first AI hardware device being developed by OpenAI is expected to sell for between US$300 and US$400. The device was previously exposed as a screenless smart speaker driven by artificial intelligence and is regarded as the "physical embodiment" of ChatGPT extending to real-life scenarios. More product details are currently being gradually disclosed. According to reports, this device adopts a "donut"-like ring design, making it easy for users to move it around in different spaces at home, and can be placed on bedside tables, kitchen countertops, etc. According to sources, the product will be made of high-quality metal materials, positioned as a high-end consumer electronics product, and equipped with unique "moving parts". The specific functions have not yet been disclosed. In terms of price, the device is expected to be higher than the traditional smart speaker market level, and may sell for $300 to $400. Currently, the prices of most of Amazon’s smart speaker products are mainly concentrated in the range of US$40 to US$240. Higher pricing may become one of the challenges OpenAI faces when entering the smart speaker market. The OpenAI layout hardware is considered an important attempt to further expand the application boundaries of ChatGPT. Through dedicated equipment, OpenAI hopes to make AI assistants more integrated into users’ daily lives. However, the smart speaker market has been facing profitability pressure for a long time. Companies such as Amazon have previously invested a lot of resources in related businesses but have not formed a stable profit model. Therefore, the future market performance of this product is still uncertain. According to reports, the device was jointly developed by OpenAI and LoveFrom, a design studio founded by former Apple chief design officer Jonathan Ive, and is expected to be released sometime in 2027. It is worth noting that OpenAI’s entry into the hardware field was not smooth. Previously, Apple had sued OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets, which OpenAI denied. As AI companies gradually shift from model competition to integrated software and hardware layout, AI terminal equipment may become an important direction of industry competition in the next stage. via AI News (author: AI Base)